With Betts out for Friday's bout with the Red Sox, Los Angeles was faced with a decision. The three-time World Series champion had been hitting leadoff and playing shortstop prior to his absence, leaving manager Dave Roberts with two crucial spots to fill — one in the lineup and one defensively.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reveals Mookie Betts' expected return date after missing some time due to an undisclosed reason.

Mookie Betts has a storied history at Fenway Park, but the Red Sox didn't see him for the opener of a three-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts was not present for Friday's matchup and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided clarity to his update from earlier this week that the All-Star would miss the opener with a personal matter.